Chapter 1216: Provocation

Chapter 1216: Provocation

Camille tightly pursed her lips, and her facial expression became stiff.

Then she gently pushed Ayan away, trying to create some distance

between them. However, Ayan held onto her waist tightly, not giving her

any chance to escape.

In this confrontation, Camille naturally had no winning position. Ayan's

words kept echoing in her ears, and she couldn't calm down. Is this

person going crazy? How can he dare to say such things? Being her

father at night? Shameless.

Camille really didn't understand why Ayan had become like this. Her

expression on her face was also very uncomfortable, especially with

Kian around. It would be so embarrassing if he heard any of this.

Camille and Ayan successfully returned to Franklin Bay. As for Alicia's

matter, Camille didn't want to think about it anymore. After all, Ayan was

handling it, and although Alicia's apology might be late, it would

definitely come.

Actually, Alicia's apology wasn't that important. After all, she wasn't an

important person. Camille just couldn't stand her. She was too arrogant.

It wasn't just once or twice. It made Camille feel uncomfortable just

thinking about it.

Back at the hotel, after Ayan and Camille left, Mr. Nores didn't know

what to do. He stood at the door, watching Ayan's departing figure, and

a great fear arose in his heart. But at the moment, he had no solution.

He could only think that Mario and Camille were old acquaintances, so

he should have some influence in front of Camille and Ayan.

Mr. Nores turned around and walked into the hotel, but just as he

stepped into the hotel entrance, he saw Mario and Horace coming out.

Seeing this, Mr. Nores immediately greeted them, "Miss King, Mr.

Burris, won't you sit for a while? We haven't finished our tea!"

Horace said indifferently, "Mr. Nores, I'm afraid we'll have to deal with

today's matter before we can continue with the next steps. I have other

things to attend to, so I have to go back first."

Behind Horace was Armstrong Corp, which was affiliated with Camille.

Mr. Nores was well aware of this.

Mr. Nores had a stiff expression, but he couldn't find any words to make

Horace stay. Once Horace left, only Mario remained.

Mr. Nores placed all his hopes on Mario. He spoke in a low and

submissive voice, "Miss King, please take a look at today's situation.

You must help me. It's all because my daughter has been too reckless

and indulgent.”

Mario's expression was also very cold as he replied, "Mr. Nores, you

can indulge your daughter, but there should be a time and place for it.

In today's matter, Miss Nores herself needs to personally apologize to

Cami. Cami is not an unreasonable person. I've known her for many

years, and it's rare to see her get angry like this. So let Miss Nores

reflect on her actions!"

After Mario finished speaking, he coldly reminded Mr. Nores, "Since

cooperation with Simpson Group is temporarily on hold, it's better to

handle Miss Nores' matter first. Otherwise, there will be endless

troubles. If such a situation arises halfway through or at the end of the

project, Ayan can easily put a stop to it. The project will be completely

ruined.”

Mario's words instantly made Mr. Nores's face turn unpleasant. Mario

was right. If this incident occurred halfway or near completion of the

project, Ayan could simply halt it with a single word. That would be a

complete disaster for the Nores Group.

Mr. Nores couldn't afford such consequences. He ordered his secretary

with a cold face, "Bring Alicia down here. Tell her to leave immediately.”

Mr. Nores was truly enraged, and his secretary didn't dare to delay. She

quickly went to the private room to call Alicia.

Inside the room, Alicia was furious. Tea cups that Camille had just used

lay shattered on the floor. She cursed repeatedly, "Bitch! Bitch!"

As the secretary pushed open the door, she saw Alicia's emotions were

out of control and interrupted, “Alicia, your father wants you to go home

now."

Alicia, upon seeing the secretary, had a slightly stiff expression and

asked, "What's wrong with my father? It's just a temporary suspension.

It's not a big deal. What is he so worried about? Tonight's incident

wasn't my fault. It's Camille's poor ability to handle it."

Alicia hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the situation. The secretary

could only truthfully inform her of the current situation. Upon hearing it,

Alicia's face froze, and her eyes were filled with shock and unease.

Accompanied by Mr. Nores's secretary, Alicia returned to the Nores

family. As soon as she entered the house, she was met with a heavy

slap from Mr. Nores.

Because she is the only daughter of the Nores family, both Mr. Nores

and Mrs. Nores dote on her. Mrs. Nores also comes from a wealthy

family, so Alicia grew up fearless, disregarding the consequences of her

actions.

Receiving a slap from Mr. Nores was something Alicia never dreamed

of. Her father, who had never laid a hand on her before, was now hitting

her. Alicia was stunned, instinctively covering her face with her hands.

She looked at Mr. Nores in disbelief.

Mrs. Nores was also taken aback and quickly approached Alicia,

showing deep concern. She asked, "Alicia, are you okay?"

Alicia stood there in a daze, not responding. Mrs. Nores turned to Mr.

Nores and asked, "Why did you hit Alicia? What happened? Why would

you treat her like this?"

Mr. Nores pointed at Alicia and said, "Ask her what she did! Ask her!"

Mrs. Nores defended Alicia immediately, saying, "It can't be that

serious. Alicia is not someone who acts recklessly. There must have

been something Camille did to make her uncomfortable. You can't

solely blame Alicia!"

Mrs. Nores showed clear bias toward Alicia and didn't see any

wrongdoing on her part. Seeing this, Mr. Nores's expression became

even more unpleasant.

Mr. Nores snorted and said, “If you continue to spoil her like this, forget

about this project. The Nores family, Nores Group, and your wealthy

family will all be ruined because of her."

Mr. Nores rarely spoke such serious words, and at that moment, Mrs.

Nores realized that something was not right.

She looked at Alicia and asked, "Alicia, tell Mom what happened? Why

did you provoke Camille? She is Ayan's wife. You shouldn't mess with

her. I know you like Ayan, but he is already married. With your good

qualities, aren't you afraid of not finding a better man than him?"

Upon hearing Mrs. Nores's words, Mr. Nores also instantly understood

where Alicia's hostility towards Camille stemmed from.

Mr. Nores walked up to Alicia and looked at her silently. His tone

softened, no longer as harsh and displeased. After all, she was his

daughter, and despite being angry, he had already hit her. Some of his

anger had dissipated as he looked at Alicia's swollen face. He lowered

his voice and asked, "I thought you were just talking. Haven't you given

up yet? What kind of person is Ayan? He is someone you can't handle

at all. Don't keep thinking about him. Do you want the entire Nores

family to suffer?"

Alicia looked up at Mr. Nores, still unwilling to give up. She said, "Why

can't 1? I am clearly more outstanding than Camille. I am clearly more

suitable for him. Why don't you all support me? Why?"

Alicia's emotions were extremely agitated. However, she seemed to

forget one thing - timing and order. Love and marriage are not about

who is more suitable for whom.

Both Mr. Nores and Mrs. Nores tried to persuade Alicia repeatedly, but

she simply wouldn't listen.

In the end, Mr. Nores had no choice but to cut off all of Alicia's cards,

with one condition: she had to apologize to Camille. From Mario's

words, Mr. Nores obtained a crucial piece of information - as long as he

obtained Camille's forgiveness, Ayan's side wouldn't pursue the matter

any further. And it had to be done quickly.